Statehood Celebration

Arizona Statehood Day
February 14, 2026
Presidio event 10 am – 2 pm 
Brandylion 12 pm - 6 pm

Included with admission
Bring your receipt from the Brandylion and get free admission for one!

What makes Arizona, Arizona?
Discover what life was like for the people of Arizona when it was Spanish, Mexican, and finally American. Arizona's unique history makes the state a blend of diverse people and cultures, which can be seen in Arizona's 5 C's: cattle, copper, cotton, citrus, and climate. See how the 5 C's are represented throughout our history! 

 Also, 12 pm - 6 pm, Zocalo Hospitality will be offering a sneak peek of Brandylion, the soon-to-open tea house and cocktail lounge located next to the museum. A limited selection of tea and snacks, as well as the bar's full menu (for those 21 years and older), will be available.

Historic demonstrations, displays, and activities include the making of fresh tortillas, musket drills, cannon firings, mining, learning to rope a cow, blacksmiths, and more! In honor of Arizona being the Valentine State, sample Mexican hot chocolate at the comal! 

Special talks:
11:30 am: Arizona: A Haven from Tuberculosis by Dr. Rudy Byrd
1:15 pm: Arizona's Rocky Road to Statehood by Mauro Trejo

Musket and Cannon Demonstrations
Muskets: 10:30 am, 12 pm, 1:45 pm
Cannon: 11 am and 1 pm

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